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12 Facts About Robin Fernando

1.

Robin Fernando was born on 15 June 1937 at Kotahena, Sri Lanka as the third of the family.

2.

Robin Fernando had two elder sisters and two younger sisters.

3.

Robin Fernando completed his education from St Benedict's College, Colombo during the period that World War II occurred.

4.

Robin Fernando took national colors for sports such as karate and gymnastics as well.

5.

Robin Fernando was introduced to film director Titus Thotawatte by Ariyaratne Kahawita.

6.

Robin Fernando was chosen to film Chandiya by Ariyaratne Kahavita.

7.

Robin Fernando has acted in more than 80 Sinhala films since his debut acting in 1965 film Chandiya.

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8.

Robin Fernando pointed out that stunt is an art when every time he gets a chance at the films like Bicycle Hora, Ohoma Hondada and Penava Neda.

9.

Films such as Nivena Ginna, Apeksa, Veera Puran Appu were among Robin Fernando's most acclaimed films.

10.

In 1983, Robin Fernando directed his first film Sura Doothiyo, which was based on real incidents.

11.

Robin Fernando married his partner Violet Jayaweera on 14 October 1964 and they had one son: Channa and one daughter Eranthika.

12.

Robin Fernando had been receiving treatment for Parkinson's disease for nearly two years.